Beloved was tagged as a thinking blogger on his professional blog (no link forthcoming - which is too bad, you're all missing out), and I laughed and said, "you can't tag me, my blog has no thinking whatsoever! it's just a bunch of blah blah blah!" And he can't tag me, b/c on that blog, he uses his real name.

But guess what? Someone does think I can think!! Pissed Off Housewife tagged me as a Thinking Blogger. I'm very grateful for the designation. I feel like I have a bit too much of "today, I woke up, and then I brushed my teeeeeth, and then, I rode my bike, and the sun is out, and the kids have a runny nose" to warrant the designation, but I suppose every now and then my gears start turning.

Now I get to designate 5 others as thinkers!

1. Lyco. She absolutely is the first to come to mind. Her thoughtful analyses on issues and cases that are important to her are lovely reads, as well as her overall attention to a healthy balance in life. I'm sad for her lack of a garden this year - here's to future gardens!

2. Frequent Citations. A fellow mom/law student. This post in particular is an excellent showing of this woman's abilities to think and reason. Her knowledge and intelligence often makes me think I don't belong in the same blogosphere.

3. Lucky, Lucky Star. For a creative sort of thinking - her play on words and honesty in thought is always a pleasure to read (not to mention, she has great boobs). I love when a new post shows up on bloglines - but I must say - the decreasing frequency as of late is sort of depressing. I just *hate* it when bloggers get a life!

4. Think Like Woman, Act Like a Man. One of my recent favorites. I try to block out the part on the left that says that Ana is just a persona for blog purposes. I think Ana is real, and I like her, and I love her introspective searchings, and her chats with WTG. How can she be talking with a friend if she's FAKE?

5. Kid Squared. I love Mieke. She is such an intelligent, thoughtful, accomplished woman (and has 2 of the most gorgeous boys under the sun). I "met" her before she started her law school endeavor, and I just knew she would be successful - look at her GO!! I am jealous of all of those who know her in real life.

I'm not usually one for insisting on those I tag follow the rules - if you're up for it, go ahead and tag 5 others as Thinking Bloggers. Otherwise, just know you are loved.

You are too kind. And I must say that the way you handle your busy life with such grace and charm and fortitude is always an inspriation. (I just read the post about the Idiot Ex and his phone nonsense.)